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Top Youth empowerment and social justice camps for 2026/2027

Find the top youth empowerment and social justice summer camps and programs

Looking for a youth empowerment camp? These camps, also called “social justice camps,” can be found across Canada and the United States. They can be a great option for teens and preteens looking for a challenge and who want to expand their horizons. Below, we list youth empowerment and social justice camps in Canada and the United States. Click on a camp’s profile to learn more about it, including its location, cost, programming, and session dates. You can also click through to a camp’s website and register your child for a summer session today. Read more

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    Camps and programs offer activities related to leadership and social activism among a variety of other camp activities.
    Empower Learning Centre, Academic Support- Language
    FEATURED
    Education
    Empower Learning Centre
    Academic Support- Language Sep 22, 2025 - Dec 28, 2026
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Engaging language program that builds reading, writing, and communication skills with confidence and academic success. Visit website

    		Empower Learning Centre405-192025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,196,2,32,195,342,362,377,79,366,91,97,270,271,19,181,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Instructor lead (one on one),Creative writing,Debate,Essay Writing,Language Instruction,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Public Speaking,Reading,Test Preparation,Writing,Education (multi),Education,
    Stand Up and Speak, Junior Competitive
    FEATURED
    Public Speaking
    Debate
    Stand Up and Speak
    Junior Competitive Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 12, 2027
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 9 to 11 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Build confidence, master public speaking, and compete with pride—our Friday class helps young voices grow and thrive. Visit website

    		Stand Up and Speak19999-112026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,362,366,91,97,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Debate,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Public Speaking,Education,
    Stand Up and Speak, Intermediate Competitive
    FEATURED
    Public Speaking
    Debate
    Stand Up and Speak
    Intermediate Competitive Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 12, 2027
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 12 to 14 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Students sharpen arguments, master delivery, and build leadership through debate, speeches, coaching, and real competitions. Visit website

    		Stand Up and Speak199912-142026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,362,366,91,97,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Debate,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Public Speaking,Education,
    Stand Up and Speak, Senior Competitive
    FEATURED
    Public Speaking
    Debate
    Stand Up and Speak
    Senior Competitive Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 12, 2027
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 15 to 17 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Elite coaching in speech and debate for teens ready to lead, compete, and communicate with confidence in any setting. Visit website

    		Stand Up and Speak199915-172026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,362,366,91,97,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Debate,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Public Speaking,Education,
    Stand Up and Speak, Primary Competitive
    FEATURED
    Public Speaking
    Stand Up and Speak
    Primary Competitive Sep 14, 2026 - Jun 14, 2027
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 5 to 8 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Build confidence through speech, debate, and performance in this fun, skill-based program for Grades 1 to 3. Visit website

    		Stand Up and Speak19995-82026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,362,366,91,97,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Debate,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Public Speaking,Education,
    Bear Creek Outdoor Centre, Adventure Camp
    Traditional
    Bear Creek Outdoor Centre
    Adventure Camp Jun 27 - Aug 21, 2027
    • Overnight
    • Renfrew, ON
    • Age 6 to 15 (Coed)
    RenfrewOntario

    All the things you love about summer camp! Unplugged fun. Visit website

    		Bear Creek Outdoor Centre8956-152027-06-012027-07-012027-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,133,5,10,9,88,2,91,366,33,24,8,3,11,347,223,54,63,36,346,28,221,16,322,25,381,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,,Ropes Course,Survival skills,Wilderness Out-tripping,Wilderness Skills,Cooking,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Empowerment,Leadership Training,Nature/Environment,Archery,Baseball/Softball,Ball Sports (multi),Gaga,Soccer,Volleyball,Mountain Biking,Extreme Sports (multi),Hiking,Rock Climbing,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Fishing,Stand Up Paddle Boarding,Swimming,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    Fireside Analytics, Intro to AI Fundamentals
    STEAM
    A.I.
    Fireside Analytics
    Intro to AI Fundamentals Aug 21 - Nov 28, 2026
    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 10 to 18+ (Coed)
    Online

    Live virtual AI workshops for families. Real tools, real projects, and real-world learning with a data scientist. Visit website

    		Fireside Analytics4010-192026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-01,71,5,138,37,175,147,38,287,339,176,285,286,150,274,288,70,264,265,289,59,291,335,336,292,361,337,10,9,296,297,173,295,355,123,69,360,338,302,177,178,349,332,180,159,68,351,179,365,196,2,32,195,344,342,362,135,377,278,358,79,366,91,33,275,129,97,270,137,314,268,271,19,54,3,347,virtualprogram,familyprogram,coed,,Fashion Design,Glee,Music (multi),Guitar,Jam Camp,Music Recording,Musical instrument training,Percussion,Piano,Songwriting,String,Vocal Training / Singing,Acting (Film & TV),Performing Arts (multi),Magic,Modeling,Musical Theatre,Set and Costume Design,Theatre Arts,Playwriting,Podcasting,Puppetry,Sculpture,Sewing,Storytelling,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Cartooning,Comic Art,Drawing,Filmmaking,Mixed Media,Painting,Photography,Videography,YouTube Vlogging,AI (Artificial Intelligence),Animation,Gaming,Python,Programming (multi),Technology,Video Game Design,Video Game Development,Web Design,Web Development,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Instructor lead (one on one),Chess,Creative writing,Debate,Entrepreneurship,Essay Writing,Financial Literacy,Journalism,Language Instruction,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Social Justice,Math,Public Speaking,Reading,Skilled Trades Activities,STEAM,STEM,Test Preparation,Writing,Soccer,Ball Sports (multi),Education,
    Camp Arowhon, Summer Camp Full Sessions
    Traditional
    Camp Arowhon
    Summer Camp Full Sessions Jun 25, 2026 - Aug 23, 2027
    • Overnight
    • Algonquin Park, ON
    • Age 7 to 16 (Coed)
    Algonquin ParkOntario

    Discover everything camp has to offer in a month or more of fun, learning, and personal growth supported by expert staff. Visit website

    		Camp Arowhon83007-162026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-01,48,6,41,81,282,5,133,269,22,154,259,371,258,165,374,373,375,175,37,339,176,285,150,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,363,173,123,174,20,2,88,91,366,33,275,24,321,1,226,161,8,3,11,347,12,261,327,323,223,151,380,194,54,58,63,324,251,28,29,30,35,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,381,56,64,44,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,,Ropes Course,Wilderness Out-tripping,Wilderness Skills,Comedy,Cooking,Acro Dance,Dance (multi),Ballet,Breakdancing,Contemporary,Hip Hop,Jazz,Lyrical,Modern,Technique,Guitar,Music (multi),Percussion,Piano,Songwriting,Vocal Training / Singing,Musical Theatre,Performing Arts (multi),Set and Costume Design,Theatre Arts,Storytelling,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Ceramics ,Drawing,Painting,Pottery,Credit Courses,CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Empowerment,Leadership Training,Social Justice,Nature/Environment,Bronze Cross,First-aid/lifesaving ,Yoga,Archery,Baseball/Softball,Ball Sports (multi),Basketball,Cricket,Dodgeball,Flag Football,Gaga,Lacrosse,Pickleball,Rugby,Soccer,Tennis,Volleyball,Disc Golf,Football,Hiking,Hockey,Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Martial Arts,Rock Climbing,Sports-Instructional and Training,Track and Field,Ultimate Frisbee,Board Sailing,Water Sports (multi),Canoeing,Diving,Fishing,Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Sailing/Marine Skills,Stand Up Paddle Boarding,Swimming,Waterskiing/Wakeboarding,Whitewater Rafting,Zip Line,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    The Pine Project, Outdoor School LIT (Leaders in Training)
    Nature
    Education
    The Pine Project
    Outdoor School LIT (Leaders in Training) Oct 06, 2026 - May 30, 2027
    • Program
    • East-York, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoEast-YorkEast-YorkOntario

    Build outdoor skills, confidence, and leadership through hands-on adventures, mentorship, and community. Visit website

    		The Pine Project13254-162026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-01,298,6,81,10,5,9,134,88,2,91,366,33,7,50,153,1,276,28,3,24,181,programclass,coed,,Survival skills,Wilderness Skills,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Woodworking,CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Empowerment,Leadership Training,Zoology,Science (multi),Mindfulness Training,Strength and Conditioning,Hiking,Nature/Environment,Education (multi),Education,
    Ranch Wellness, Snowshoeing with the Star People
    Sports Training
    Adventure
    Ranch Wellness
    Snowshoeing with the Star People Dec 09, 2026 - Mar 29, 2027
    • Day camp
    • Rocky Mountain House, AB
    • Age 12 to 18+ (Coed)
    Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta

    Get outside, have fun with the family on a Snowshoe Walk at dusk. Learn about the Star People, Awaken your Five Senses. Visit website

    		Ranch Wellness7512-192026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-01,298,6,81,366,2,91,153,1,276,74,3,252,daycamp,familyprogram,coed,,Survival skills,Wilderness Skills,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Mindfulness Training,Strength and Conditioning,Sports-Instructional and Training,Adventure (multi),Sports,
    Fireside Analytics, AI Workshops For Groups
    STEAM
    A.I.
    Fireside Analytics
    AI Workshops For Groups Jul 03, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 10 to 18+ (Coed)
    Online

    Book an AI workshop for your group of up to 100 people with data science expert. Visit website

    		Fireside Analytics95010-192026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-01,71,5,138,37,175,147,38,287,339,176,285,286,150,274,288,70,264,265,289,59,291,335,336,292,361,337,10,9,296,297,173,295,355,123,69,360,338,302,177,178,349,332,180,159,68,351,179,365,196,2,32,195,344,342,362,135,377,278,358,79,366,91,33,275,129,97,270,137,314,268,271,19,54,3,347,virtualprogram,familyprogram,coed,,Fashion Design,Glee,Music (multi),Guitar,Jam Camp,Music Recording,Musical instrument training,Percussion,Piano,Songwriting,String,Vocal Training / Singing,Acting (Film & TV),Performing Arts (multi),Magic,Modeling,Musical Theatre,Set and Costume Design,Theatre Arts,Playwriting,Podcasting,Puppetry,Sculpture,Sewing,Storytelling,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Cartooning,Comic Art,Drawing,Filmmaking,Mixed Media,Painting,Photography,Videography,YouTube Vlogging,AI (Artificial Intelligence),Animation,Gaming,Python,Programming (multi),Technology,Video Game Design,Video Game Development,Web Design,Web Development,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Instructor lead (one on one),Chess,Creative writing,Debate,Entrepreneurship,Essay Writing,Financial Literacy,Journalism,Language Instruction,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Social Justice,Math,Public Speaking,Reading,Skilled Trades Activities,STEAM,STEM,Test Preparation,Writing,Soccer,Ball Sports (multi),Education,
    The Money Club.Org, The Money Club.Org
    Entrepreneurship
    Financial Literacy
    The Money Club.Org
    The Money Club.Org Jul 12 - Aug 13, 2027
    • Program
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    A Toronto nonprofit build week where ages 10-13 learn design, money, and AI by making something real. Visit website

    		The Money Club.Org20010-132027-07-012027-08-01,337,5,355,9,302,177,179,342,2,362,135,278,366,91,33,388,281,129,97,314,268,19,programclass,coed,,Storytelling,Mixed Media,Visual Arts (multi),AI (Artificial Intelligence),Web Design,Creative writing,Debate,Entrepreneurship,Financial Literacy,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Logical thinking,Makerspace,Math,Public Speaking,STEAM,STEM,Writing,Education,

    What is a youth empowerment camp?

    Youth empowerment camps are intended primarily for teens and “tweens,” ranging in age from 8 to 18. They offer training, workshops, and exercises in social justice and leadership.

    These camps offer programs on a wide range of local and global issues. These may include

    Of course, youth empowerment camps aren’t just about social activism and education. They can also be great fun! Most also have many of the same exciting activities you’ll find at other traditional camps. This includes campfires, swimming, dancing, music, games, arts and crafts, sports, and more.

    Many of these are residential (or overnight) camps, with programs of various lengths, including one week, two weeks, one month, and two months. Some day camps, though, also offer youth empowerment and social justice programs.

    Why should my child go to a youth empowerment camp?

    Youth empowerment and social justice camps are a nice fit for those who care about the world and want to make a difference. If your child is interested in social issues, wants to connect with a like-minded community, and is interested in new experiences, one of these camps may be a perfect fit.

    These camps teach kids important skills and values. This can help your child to thrive in the teen years and grow into a confident, responsible, and passionate adult. Skills learned vary between camps, but may include

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Youth empowerment and social justice camps are there?
    There are 12 programs offering empowerment, social justice as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

    What are the fees to attend Youth empowerment and social justice camps?
    Fees for programs offering empowerment, social justice as an activity range from $40 to $14,750 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

    Where can parents meet with Youth empowerment and social justice camps?
    Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.


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